The Founder of the Centre for Religion and Public Life (CRPL) and lecturer in Religion and Human Values at the University of Cape Coast, Rev Canon Dr Confidence Bansah, has quizzed whether the anti-LGBTQ+ law will put food and drink on the tables of Ghanaians.
Rev Bansah questioned the relevance of prioritising the anti LGBTQ+ bill at a time when many Ghanaians are still struggling with economic hardship.
He further questioned whether a president must be remembered for LGBTQ laws or the prosperity and development of the nation.
According to Rev Bansah, MPs who are sponsoring this bill are going about in their comfortable lives, spending poor taxpayers’ money meant for development and are disconnected from the struggles of their constituents.
He added that it is essential for the government to focus on addressing pressing issues such as poverty, education, and healthcare, which directly impact the livelihoods of the people.
In a social media post on April 2, 2026, on X, Rev Bansah wrote, “What do Ghanaians stand to gain if the president makes LGBTQ+ a top priority of government? Must the president be remembered for LGBTQ laws or the prosperity and development of the nation? We know how ordinary Ghanaians are suffering.
Families wake up in the morning not knowing where the day’s meal will come from. Ironically, those MPs who are sponsoring this bill are going about in their comfortable lives, spending poor taxpayers’ money meant for the development of the nation on committee meetings”
He added, “They are seemingly disconnected from the struggles of their constituents. We strongly believe that it is essential for the government to focus on addressing pressing issues such as poverty, education, and healthcare, which directly impact the livelihoods of the people.
Rather than wasting time on irrelevant things. Would LGBTQ+ law put food and drink on our tables? Pay people’s school fees? Pay people’s hospital bills? Supply hospitals with equipment and drugs? Construct roads? Give jobs to the youth? Give us good drinking water? Or clean the choked gutters?.
The president must have said something previously. But what we must know is that people can always change their minds when the facts change. Even God changes his mind. As a result, we think the president has demonstrated his love for the welfare of…”
However, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, the Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, has said the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law was a priority for the NDC in opposition and should be a top priority for them in government.
According to the spokesperson for the Chief Imam, the Mahama government must prioritise the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law, as the expectation among the public remains high following their assurances in opposition.
Speaking on GTV on April 2, 2026, Sheikh Shaibu stated, “So, we came into the 2024 elections and 2025 with the strong hope of our current president that he will do that [sign the bill]. So, I feel what the public is feeling… But we want to say that we are not doing politics with this matter. So just as our position was strong during the former government, it remains stronger even now”.
“I would have wished that he stayed there but to say it is not a top priority… because during the campaign period, it was a priority matter. It was one of the key issues for public debate that was influencing people’s mindset about voting,” he stated.
He added, “So, Your Excellency, good morning. I mean, you are my very good brother. Old Man [Chief Imam] is my father, is your father, and that is the old man’s stance on this matter. His stance is so strong against LGBT”.
“His wish would have been that you would sign this or expedite the process before he dies. If there’s anything I can advise before the old man dies… he would wish that this thing is signed before he departs,” he added.
Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu added, “So, if I can advise my very good brother, sir, president, remain courageous. Never step back. Your Christian conviction must be given the fullest of expression”.
“Just like we, who are Muslims, will also give you the backing. We should not be afraid, and I’m sure that this subject has come because of the aid that we will get or we are going to… I mean, there are a lot of things being considered,” he noted.
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What do Ghanaians stand to gain if the president makes LGBTQ+ a top priority of government? Must the president be remembered for LGBTQ laws or the prosperity and development of the nation? We know how ordinary Ghanaians are suffering.
— Rev. Canon Dr. Confidence Bansah (@DrBansah) April 2, 2026